Medallion Robe

Coat of blue-black k'ossu with eight large medallions containing Buddhist symbols, peonies, narcissus, etc., in shades of blue, green, red, pink, and peach color. Conventional border of straight slanting lines in body colors, yellow, mauve, and olive green; tight clouds, rolling waves in which appear bats, coral, and symbols of the Eight Precious Things. Wide sleeves with border design at wrists and three small medallions of the body design above. Cf. 42.8.88. Coat slit in back, open down front, and lined in turquoise blue damask of floral pattern. Painted details.